Coordinate SAIT’s Indigenous events and engagement activities with Treaty 7 and Métis partners, emphasizing cultural safety, logistics, and collaboration.

The Indigenous Cultural and Events Coordinator contributes to decolonization and Indigenization through culturally respectful programming at SAIT. Reporting to the Director of Indigenous Engagement, this position supports institutional events, cultural sessions, ceremonies, and community connections. It works closely with Corporate Services, Communications, Marketing, Natoysopoyiis, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Cultural Advisors, and Indigenous organizations. The coordinator helps ensure diverse teachings and practices are represented, while recognizing that cultural authorities retain responsibility for sharing teachings and leading ceremonies. Administrative work includes participation tracking, expense reconciliation, budget oversight, and arranging honorariums.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support Indigenous Graduation, Pow Wow,



orientation, and event series
- Coordinate bookings, supplies, schedules, and culturally appropriate promotion
- Maintain relationships with cultural practitioners and internal partners
- Guide staff and students on appropriate cultural protocols
- Reconcile expenses and administer programming budgets

Requirements:

- Degree or diploma in social sciences, education, or related studies
- Positive relationships with Indigenous communities and cultures
- Experience building respectful relationships with Elders and Knowledge Keepers
- Ability to balance priorities and meet deadlines
- Professionalism, transparency, confidentiality, and teamwork

Apply event coordination, financial administration, and cultural protocol knowledge to support reconciliation-focused programming across SAIT.

📌 Indigenous Engagement Events Coordinator SAIT (Calgary)
🏢 Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
📍 Calgary